Description

Elvis Jewelry - Cuff Links and Tie Clasp. On September 8,
1961, Hank Garland (1930-2004) - aka ""Sugarfoot" and "The Baby
Cotton Picker" and, in Elvis Presley's words, "one of the finest
guitar players in all the country" - was in a devastating car crash
near Nashville. The accident (which occurred under suspicious
circumstances) left Garland severely brain-damaged, and while he
lived over 40 more years and courageously fought to recover, he
remained only a sad shadow of his former self. Heritage proudly
offers this gold cuff links and tie clasp set, presented to Garland
by Elvis Presley on March 25, 1961 at the Live "Blue Hawaii"
Concert in Hawaii.

Hank played live with Elvis for the "Jailhouse Rock Concert" in
Tupelo, Mississippi in 1957, and for the "Blue Hawaii Concert" in
March, 1961. And, from 1957 to 1961, Hank backed Elvis on all of
his movie soundtracks and his studio tracks, which included nine of
Elvis' #1 hits. "Are You Lonesome Tonight", "I Can't Help Falling
in Love", and "Crying in the Chapel" are just three of the classics
that Garland played on. He also was guitarist and arranger for
Bobby Helms' "Jingle Bell Rock" and recorded with Roy Orbison, the
Everly Brothers, Bobby Darin, Patsy Cline, Jerry Lee Lewis, Patti
Page, Hank Snow - the list goes on and on.

The gold clasp and cuff links with green stone insets come in a
handsome wooden case, with a photo in the roof of the case of
Garland backing up Elvis on his guitar and a small typed slip
headed "The Hank Garland Estate," noting the gift, its presenter
and the date. The provenance includes a Letter of Authenticity from
the Hank Garland estate. The new film "Crazy" (2006) tells
Garland's story, with Waylon Payne as Hank. A fascinating lot, and
an Elvis item connected with a gifted and gallant personality whose
awesome musical legacy fortunately dominates his personal tragedy.

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The owner placed a late bid on this unreserved lot and repurchased it, subject to applicable commission.

Auction Info

Auction Dates

April, 2006

14th-15thFriday-Saturday

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